Voles

Small and sturdy, voles are another threat to your greenery. Like moles, voles can cause a fair share of problems for your backyard, often using the cover of winter to tear apart your property. 

Feeding primarily on grasses, roots, bulbs, and occasionally small insects, voles remain active year-round. Below the surface, they’re architects, crafting intricate tunnels to dodge predators and harsh weather. But here’s where trouble brews: come winter, these little pests chew on tree bark, roots, and plants, leaving behind a mess of above-ground holes and trails.

Understanding your adversary is key to effectively keeping them at bay. Voles, often mistaken for house mice, are smaller outdoor rodents with compact bodies, short legs, and shorter tails. Moles, on the other hand, boast cylindrical bodies, prominent front feet designed for digging, and live in intricate underground tunnel systems, primarily dining on insects. Mice, recognizable by their large ears and long tails, are versatile creatures that can thrive indoors and outdoors, typically near human dwellings, and enjoy a diverse diet of various foods.

Still stumped on how to keep these ground-dwelling critters at bay? Rely on the experts at Absolute Pest Control! Our talented wildlife exclusion experts can identify the site of a vole infestation and relocate it away from your property.